BREAKING: Stephen Miller’s Explosive New Bill Targets George Soros’ Alleged Protest Funding Empire – Could RICO Charges Freeze Billions and Dismantle Networks Overnight?

Washington, D.C. – January 28, 2026 – In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions between conservative power players and billionaire philanthropist George Soros, senior Trump advisor Stephen Miller has introduced sweeping legislation aimed at criminalizing certain forms of protest funding. The proposed bill, dubbed the “Stop Foreign-Funded Chaos Act,” would classify large-scale, coordinated financial support for protests as potential organized crime under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

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If passed, the measure could trigger immediate asset freezes, criminal investigations, and severe penalties against individuals or entities deemed to be secretly bankrolling “disruptive” demonstrations across the United States. Miller, known for his hardline immigration stance and fierce loyalty to former President Donald Trump, framed the bill as a direct response to what he calls “Soros-orchestrated anarchy” that has allegedly fueled unrest in major cities for years.

“George Soros and his network have poured hundreds of millions into radical groups that turn peaceful protests into violent riots,” Miller stated during a Capitol Hill press conference. “This isn’t philanthropy—it’s organized subversion. Our bill closes the loopholes, applies RICO-level scrutiny, and gives law enforcement the tools to follow the money and shut it down.”

The legislation expands the definition of “racketeering activity” to include funding patterns that result in coordinated civil disturbances exceeding certain thresholds—such as property damage over $1 million, widespread road blockages, or interference with interstate commerce. Prosecutors could pursue conspiracy charges even if the funder did not directly participate in violence, focusing instead on patterns of financial support to activist organizations.

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Critics immediately blasted the proposal as an unconstitutional attack on free speech and assembly. Civil liberties groups argue it would chill legitimate political activism by weaponizing federal racketeering laws against ideological opponents. “This is textbook authoritarianism,” said ACLU senior policy counsel Faiz Shakir. “Labeling dissent as organized crime because of who funds it sets a terrifying precedent. Tomorrow it could be progressive causes; today it’s Soros.”

Soros-linked entities, including the Open Society Foundations, have long been accused by conservatives of bankrolling groups such as Black Lives Matter affiliates, Antifa chapters, and various pro-Palestinian protest networks. While the foundations openly report grants to advocacy organizations, Miller’s allies point to indirect funding flows through intermediaries as evidence of deliberate concealment.

A leaked draft of the bill obtained by conservative outlets details provisions allowing the Treasury Department to designate certain nonprofits as “foreign-influenced entities” if they receive substantial overseas funding—a category that could ensnare Soros-backed groups given his international wealth. Once designated, such groups could face immediate asset freezes pending investigation, effectively halting operations overnight.

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Insiders say the bill has strong backing within the incoming Republican congressional majority and could move quickly through committee. House Judiciary Committee sources indicate hearings may begin as early as February 2026, with a floor vote possible before summer recess.

The proposal has electrified conservative media and social platforms. Supporters hail it as the long-overdue reckoning for what they describe as Soros’ decades-long effort to destabilize American democracy. Online hashtags like #DefundSoros and #RICOForSoros trended within hours of the announcement, with thousands sharing memes depicting Soros as a shadowy puppet master.

On the other side, progressive activists and legal scholars warn of broad collateral damage. The bill’s language is intentionally wide, potentially capturing donations from any large donor—domestic or foreign—to protest-related causes. Environmental groups, labor unions, and even religious organizations have expressed concern that routine advocacy funding could be swept into future probes.

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Soros himself has not yet issued a public response, but Open Society Foundations released a brief statement calling the bill “a dangerous assault on civil society and the right to peaceful protest.” The organization emphasized that its grants support democracy-building initiatives worldwide and comply fully with U.S. law.

As the political battle lines harden, the bill’s fate may hinge on procedural maneuvering and public pressure. If it passes in its current form, legal challenges are certain—potentially reaching the Supreme Court within months.

For now, Stephen Miller’s latest salvo has reignited one of the most contentious fault lines in American politics: the clash between unregulated political funding, free expression, and national security concerns. Whether it becomes law or dies in committee, the proposal has already succeeded in one thing—putting George Soros and his vast philanthropic network squarely back in the crosshairs.